South Africa

Mbizana – President Jacob Zuma says government is making strides in improving the lives of people especially those in the rural areas.

Mangaung – Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, says South Africa cannot win its fight against HIV/Aids as long as Tuberculosis remains one of the biggest killers in the country.

Mangaung – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is close to reducing the number of HIV infections by 60% by 2022 and that no stone will be left unturned to achieve this target.

Somerset West - Cars whizzed by on either side of the Cardinal weighbridge in Somerset West at the launch of the 2017 Easter Road Safety campaign.

Pretoria – As South Africa is implementing Operation Phakisa for the Ocean Economy, Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, has encouraged young people to research career opportunities available in that area.

Pretoria - Young people should take the baton from the older generation and help government to move the country forward.

Pretoria – The City of Ekurhuleni says it continues with its project to replace 10 000 water meters that have exceeded their lifespan.

Lebowakgomo – The Limpopo province will soon have its own Limpopo Central Hospital and Medical School at the University of Limpopo.

Pretoria - The swearing-in ceremony for the new Ministers and Deputy Ministers will take place this evening at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House, in Pretoria.

Cape Town – The Department of Community Safety in the Western Cape says it will intensify its fight against violent crime and alcohol abuse in the province, MEC Dan Plato announced on Thursday.

Pretoria - The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it has so far approved 49 461 students at five of the country’s 26 universities to receive funding directly from the scheme.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has made changes to the National Executive in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Pretoria - The official memorial service of the late struggle stalwart and Rivonia Treason Trialist, Ahmed “Kathy” Kathrada, will take place on Saturday.

Pretoria – A convention that will, to a large extent, help combat pollution and ensure sound environmental management of coastal and marine resources, has been approved by Cabinet for tabling in Parliament.

Pretoria – Friday will see Government launching the National Strategic Plan (NSP) for the next five years, on HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).